Domaine des Remizieres, Cuvee Particuliere, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône, 2010

Tasting: Crozes-Hermitage 2010

Burly, tarry nose, dense blackberry fruit. Rich ,juicy, upfront, very ripe and close to jammy but redeemed by zesty acidity.Quite oaky and chocolaty, but it works. Seems balanced and harmonious. Chewy & long.

Tasting: Crozes-Hermitage 2010

Dense colour, then generous aromas of damson, loganberry and plum. Palate has a hint of over-extraction, with the fruit, despite its inherent quality and ripeness maybe a shade stretched. Ambition to be applauded in principle, overworked.

Tasting: Crozes-Hermitage 2010

Nicely rounded bouquet, spice floats over its berry fruit, hint mint/liquorice. Decent style in its black fruit, has a loose grain, runs freely, ends freshly, with some zest, is “up” there. Solo drink OK.